System and method for adjusting access control based on homeland security levels

a technology of access control and homeland security, applied in the field of access control systems, can solve problems such as the risk of terrorist attacks, the risk of yellow elevation, and the general risk of terrorist attacks

Active Publication Date: 2007-10-09
HGW ACQUISITION COMPANY
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[0013]FIG. 3 is an access control system application (ACA) table that defines the access level and time zone identifiers for each HSL and wherein one so...

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1) Green-Low Risk: low risk of terrorist attacks
2) Blue-Guarded Risk: general risk of terrorist attacks
3) Yellow-Elevated Risk: sig...

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[0014]The present invention, as will be discussed in detail later, is directed to an access control system whose control operations are adjusted based on Homeland Security Levels (HSLs). By way of example only, the preferred embodiment utilizes an already-existing access control system which is sold under the tradename Pinnacle™ by the Assignee of the present application, namely, Checkpoint Systems, Inc. of Thorofare, N.J. However, it should be understood that the present invention is adaptable to any access control system and that any subsequent discussion of the Pinnacle™ access control system does not, in any way, limit the present invention to only that access control system.

[0015]In view of the foregoing, FIG. 1 depicts a block diagram of the present invention 20. The access control system (ACS) 20 basically comprises a server 22, a main controller 24, a terminal controller 26 and a workstation 28. These components operate together to control access to portals 30 (doors, garage...

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Abstract

A system and method for automatically regulating access control levels in an access control system based on the threat level as determined by the Department of Homeland Security and/or their corresponding local offices.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of Invention[0002]This invention relates to generally to access control systems and, more particularly, to a system and method for regulating access control in an access control system based on the threat level as determined by the Department of Homeland Security and / or their corresponding local offices.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]Due to concerns of terrorist attacks and infiltration of buildings and other facilities in recent years, the need for added security has become imperative. Organizations have enhanced security resources by various measures such as re-training existing security personnel, hiring additional security personnel or just hiring security personnel in the first instance where none existed before. Such efforts even include instructing the overall workforce to be alert, aware and knowledgeable about reacting in emergency situations should terrorist acts occur.[0005]In addition, to better alert the public in gene...

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IPC IPC(8): G05B19/00G06F7/00G08B29/00H04B1/00H04Q9/00
CPCG07C9/00134H04L63/107H04L63/105G07C9/32
Inventor MONACO, MARC
Owner HGW ACQUISITION COMPANY
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